grounding the plugs...

1LONGWAVE

1LONGWAVE

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Long Island, New York
How do you ground the spark plugs? I have been using a bungee to hold them to the side of the exhaust. Is there a better way? I believe I've seen some skiis that have a ground fixture on the engine that you just plug the spark plug boot on to. Can something like this be purchased?
And, must they be grounded when the lanyard is removed? I would guess not, since no spark is generated.
Thanks.
 
WFO Speedracer

WFO Speedracer

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Alabama
Laying them across the head is not kewl,I have had boats catch fire by doing this,others have as well.Spark+gas fumes=FIRE
 
Big Kahuna

Big Kahuna

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Tuscaloosa, AL
so what you suppost to do, get an extension cord and run them to your truck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! or better yet, dont do it when there is gas sitting on the head!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Mike W

Mike W

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North Florida
Unless your checking compression or for spark why else would you need to??? Storage??? When I'm checking compression I zip tie them th a girdle head bolt.
 
vitaly

vitaly

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NY/NJ
Idok said:
i just hold mine and touch it to one of the head bolts...
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I just hold them in my hands...

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subseawellhead

subseawellhead

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Louisiana
Auto parts store, they sell them for about 5$ each
Failproof

Spark gap tester I think they call them, adjustable gap, you can see the spark
 
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Mouthfulloflake

Mouthfulloflake

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Location
NW Arkansas
I lay mine on the head too.

never had ANY problem from that.
I dont think it would be possible to ignite the fue, but if so
it wouldnt burn for long, its like 0.03c of gasoline mist.
 
1LONGWAVE

1LONGWAVE

Location
Long Island, New York
Well, as to why, I guess the only time it would be really needed (assuming I'm correct in that you don't need to worry if you've got the lanyard removed) would be if you're clearing a swamped engine and want to run one cyliner to clear out the other.
I have gotten shocks just holding the lead, that's why I used the bungee to hold it. I like the zip tie answer.
I thought maybe I was missing an easier way. Sounds like maybe not.
Thanks for the insight.
 
Big Kahuna

Big Kahuna

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Location
Tuscaloosa, AL
If your trying to get a motor unswamped, just flip it to the exhaust side and start spinning it over, dont worry about the plugs, just get that water out quick.
 
1LONGWAVE

1LONGWAVE

Location
Long Island, New York
I've seen it recommended (in an SBT video) that after you get as much water out as possible by turning the ski over and cranking it, that you should run each cylinder individually with the other plug removed to further dry out the engine.
 
Mouthfulloflake

Mouthfulloflake

ISJWTA member #2
Location
NW Arkansas
my method.

remove both plugs.

roll the ski over, crank it ( in 10 second bursts) until almost no liquid water comes out.

dump some premix in the carb, and crank it some more.

dry the plugs reinstall, and try and run.

a batter charger, and fresh set of plugs, and some brake cleaner ( to dry the plugs) really helps.

sometimes it takes several cycles of remove plugs, crank, install plugs, crank, remove plugs.. you get the idea.



1LONGWAVE said:
I've seen it recommended (in an SBT video) that after you get as much water out as possible by turning the ski over and cranking it, that you should run each cylinder individually with the other plug removed to further dry out the engine.
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vitaly

vitaly

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NY/NJ
I usually try to start on one plug, finger tight and the cap barely on. After it catches up, shut the engine off, put the second plug in and tighten both.
 
Oshweeken

Oshweeken

Location
Mississauga
You shouls also have the spark grounded at all times when turning the engine over as if you dont you can fry your CDI
 
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